tonyot Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Hiya Folks, Another `oldie' that I don` t think I have shared with you here,....... this is the `/48th scale Airfix Jaguar GR.3,...... an aircraft which was sadly withdrawn too early and which would have been ideal for use in Afghanistan with its advanced avionics, helmet mounted sight etc,......... I worked with them myself as part of a FAC team and they were the best in the business alongside the Harrier boys! This model was brush painted, And a 1/72nd Hasegawa kit in the wonderful old wrap around scheme, wearing 20 Sqn markings from RAF Germany; Cheers, Tony 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Great looking models, have always liked the Jaguar but can't help thinking it always seemed like a poor relation in comparison to the other fast jets in service of the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Awesome! Great models of a wonderful jet, which as you say was retired far, far too soon. I remember numerous days in Norfolk and at Coltishall watching these thundering over the countryside or along the coast. I'm certain the Jag and its pilots could still be making a credible and valuable contribution to our defence if our politicians weren't so ignorant and short-sighted. Not sure how the 1/48 Airfix Jag compares to the Revell one, but I'm going to start the latter fairly soon I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Awesome models of one of my favourite post-war RAF types. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12jaguar Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Lord Riot said: Awesome! Great models of a wonderful jet, which as you say was retired far, far too soon. I remember numerous days in Norfolk and at Coltishall watching these thundering over the countryside or along the coast. I'm certain the Jag and its pilots could still be making a credible and valuable contribution to our defence if our politicians weren't so ignorant and short-sighted. Not sure how the 1/48 Airfix Jag compares to the Revell one, but I'm going to start the latter fairly soon I think. unfortunately they all pretty much ran out of fatigue life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Brush painted!?!?! Well you have mastered the technique. Nicely finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 That's a quality build, lovely work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Lord Riot said: Awesome! Great models of a wonderful jet, which as you say was retired far, far too soon. I remember numerous days in Norfolk and at Coltishall watching these thundering over the countryside or along the coast. I'm certain the Jag and its pilots could still be making a credible and valuable contribution to our defence if our politicians weren't so ignorant and short-sighted. Not sure how the 1/48 Airfix Jag compares to the Revell one, but I'm going to start the latter fairly soon I think. Pretty sure it’s the same mold reboxed. Excellent work as ever Tony, your brush work is flawless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Great kitties! Grey/green was the best camo for them. They looked rather mean and sleek at the same time. The Revell boxing is the Airfix/Heller mould btw. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Two really well made and painted models of a an aeroplane I have a lot of affection for. Good stuff Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) Hi Tony, great pair of jags, I do prefer the wrap around to grey but modern thinking and all that mumbo jumbo. I actually prefer the jag with everything down. I wish there was a 1/32 kit...... Steve. Edited August 27, 2018 by speedy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Sudnik Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Nice build. I could never get my Airfix gr3 to sit quite level. Did you find the decals ok? The kit ones can be a bit out of register 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Thank you to everybody for your very kind remarks and glad you like it. The Airfix kit is quite a handful, needing some filler in places,..... but it is not impossible by any means. 10 minutes ago, bar side said: Nice build. I could never get my Airfix gr3 to sit quite level. Did you find the decals ok? The kit ones can be a bit out of register Thanks..... it did take a bit of jiggling! I know what you mean about the decals,...... I asked Airfix for a replacement set when I built this years ago and from the three sets that they sent to me I was able to manage OK. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Very nice work Tony, lovely looking Jaguars. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 18 minutes ago, tonyot said: Thanks..... it did take a bit of jiggling! I know what you mean about the decals,...... I asked Airfix for a replacement set when I built this years ago and from the three sets that they sent to me I was able to manage OK. I didn’t try in the end so kudos for persevering! Did mine with an aftermarket special tail 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 hour ago, bar side said: I didn’t try in the end so kudos for persevering! Did mine with an aftermarket special tail Very nice indeed,..... but I really wanted to do a 54 Sqn bird with the bars and insignia,...... although my favourite schemes are the RAF Germany wrap around grey/green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Yes I need to do a GR1 in wrap around camo. It’s the way I remember seeing them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 nice Jag!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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